ZORFLEX VB and VB PLUS

Antiviral and Virucidal Activated Carbon Cloth

DESCRIPTION Woven Cloth

Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division has recently
developed a series of products which have been NOMINAL
FM10 FM70 FM100
proven to be both antiviral and virucidal with PROPERTIES
outstanding results. The new product range, Surface Density, g/m2 120 160 220
Zorflex VB and Zorflex VB Plus, is 100%
activated carbon cloth with the following unique Carbon tetrachloride
55-70 55-70 55-70
benefits: activity, %ww
Antiviral* Air permeability
Virucidal* 100 70 60
cm3/cm/sec at 10mm
Antibacterial*
Bactericidal* Thickness (mm) 0.5 0.6 1.0
Non invasive
*when tested under the conditions outlined under
Test batch conditions CONSTRUCTION
Construction FM10 1/1 plain weave
APPLICATIONS
Construction FM70 Compound weave
Zorflex VB and Zorflex VB Plus can be used as a
component in the following applications: Construction FM100 1/1 double weave
Respiratory masks and other forms of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
Medical clothing, gowns, bedding and textiles PLEASE NOTE ALL FIGURES REPRESENT
Medical wound dressings NOMINAL VALUES. CHEMVIRON CARBON
Industrial applications such as air conditioning RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
systems SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

PROPERTIES
Zorflex VB and Zorflex VB Plus are available in
two forms knitted or woven:

Knitted Cloth
NOMINAL PROPERTIES FM30K FM50K

Surface Density, g/m2 110 130

Carbon tetrachloride activity,
55-70 55-70
%ww
Air permeability cm3/cm/sec
at 75 75
10mm w.g.
Thickness (mm) 0.4 0.5

CONSTRUCTION

Construction FM30K Double Jersey

Construction FM50K Double Jersey

TEST BATCH CONDITIONS PACKAGING
Virus capture testing was carried out using an Polythene & bubble wrap for our log rolls of cloth (each
aqueous aerosol challenge of MS-2 coliphage roll in approximately 1m wide x 100 200m long).
(23nm) at 109pfu, 30l/min and R.H. >95% for 1 Customised packaging can be offered upon request.
minute. Virus retention was carried out after virus
capture. A clean air flow of 30l/min was passed SAFETY MESSAGE
through the sample. Virus removed from the sample Wet activated carbon preferentially removes oxygen
was calculated as a percentage of the virus retained from air. In closed or partially closed containers and
within the sample. vessels, oxygen depletion may reach hazardous
levels. If workers are to enter a vessel containing
Layers Virus Virus carbon, appropriate sampling and work procedures
Zorflex of Captured Retained for potentially low-oxygen spaces should be followed.
Zorflex (%) (%)
QUALITY
FM10 VB 1 9.76 - Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division has achieved ISO
9001 quality certification, ISO 13485 standard for the
3 67.07 - manufacture of medical devices and ISO 14001
environmental standard.
4 91.52 99.9998
FM10 VB CHEMVIRON CARBON
1 22.44 -
Plus Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division is the world leader
in the development, manufacture and supply of
3 64.56 - 100% activated carbon cloth products under the
Zorflex brand name. Zorflex 100% activated
4 88.42 - carbon cloth is used in numerous applications within
Facemask the medical, defence and industrial sectors.
Composite Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division is at the forefront
1 99.88 - of industry innovation and prides itself in its ability to
with FM10
VB Plus tailor-make Zorflex to specific customer
requirements. Chemviron Carbon, the European
Clothing operation of Calgon Carbon Corporation, is a global
Composite manufacturer, supplier, and developer of granular
with 1 46.67 - activated carbon, innovative treatment systems,
FM30K value added technologies, and services for
VB Plus optimising production processes and safely purifying
the environment.
Virucidal testing was carried out by contaminating a With our experience developed since the early years
1 inch square sample with 100l of MS-2 coliphage of the twentieth century, facilities around the world
followed by culture assay testing for microbial activity and a world-class team of over 1,200 employees,
at 0 hours and 6 hours. Calgon Carbon Corporation can provide the solutions
to your most difficult purification challenges.
Virus De-Activated N.B. Chemviron Carbon reserves the right to change
Zorflex specifications without notice. All rights reserved for
After 6 hours (%)
reproduction in part or in full without prior permission from
Control No Effect Chemviron Carbon.
Except as provided in writing executed by Chemviron
FM10 VB 92.79 Carbon Cloth Division (Chemviron), neither Chemviron
nor any of its affiliates, including, without limitation, Calgon
FM10 VB Plus 98.17 Carbon Corporation, makes any representations or
warranties regarding Zorflex VB or Zorflex VB Plus.
Chemviron and its affiliates expressly disclaim any other
representations or warranties, written or oral, express or
For more information or to request samples contact implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability
Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division at the address or fitness for any particular purpose.
below or email: mcollins@calgoncarbon-eu.com Last updated 14.05.10